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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Sep 2

🌈✨ Celebrate Trans Visibility at Pride Gloucestershire! ✨🌈
📅 Date: 13th September 2025
📍 Location: Gloucester Cathedral – March kicks off at 11:15 am. Gloucester Park from 12 Noon.

🟣 Trans‑cendence Terrace.
🚻 Changing Rooms & Guidance
👣 Join the March!
🏳️‍🌈 Get a Supporter Wristband

Trans in Gloucestershire

Trans* zone

Info - March - Guidance - Community - Changing Space - Private Community Space

13th September 2025

Pride in Gloucestershire

Saturday 13th September 2025 - 12:00 - 19:30 - Gloucester Park

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Aug 8

"This proposed guidance goes far beyond what the For Women Scotland judgment requires.

It amounts to a bathroom ban for trans people, violating people’s right to privacy in their everyday lives"

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Trans women to be banned from single-sex spaces under EHRC guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has been criticised by trans rights campaigners for its response to the Supreme Court’s ruling

www.independent.co.uk

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · Jul 31

We think, in the EHRC's haste to embed its anti trans agenda, it is breaching its legal obligations conscientiously to consider consultation responses - and we expect to sue. goodlawproject.org/the-ehrc-is-...

The EHRC is ignoring trans voices

Leaked documents confirm that the EHRC is planning to ignore 50% of the consultation submission.

goodlawproject.org

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jul 11

It is deeply disturbing how the UK government is going after trans folks, but also, now the supportive families of trans children.

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · Jul 11

Incontrovertible evidence, now, of *police* investigating families supporting their kids with gender affirming healthcare in the UK. For trying to do the best for your child, following best practice in most of the world, here you get a visit from the police.

Thank you, Wes Streeting.

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Philippa East (Author) @philippaeast.bsky.social · Jul 4

Really good idea. Note that the deadline on this is VERY SOON (end of July), but it's already at ~78,000.
Remember, MPs don't need to stick to the exact topic of the petition, so if we get this over the line, we can brief MPs to discuss any and ALL the issues with trans healthcare.
PLEASE SIGN!

Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · Jul 4

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Given the direction of travel of the UK government I think it's extremely important to get a debate on this.

Please sign and share.

Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services

Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery, as...

petition.parliament.uk

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jul 4

This is hateful and dystopian. I was just on holiday in Kent. Nice to know how welcome queer people (esp children) are there eh? Please, Kent locals, write to your councillors and resist this grossness. #KidLitUK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Kent council bans transgender books in children’s library section

KCC says the move came after a

www.bbc.co.uk

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jul 1

🎬 Dear Wes / part 2: the turn
The 2nd part of a new documentary about trans youth and the people fighting their cause.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWVR...

Dear Wes... part 2 / the turn - Trans Positive Documentary

YouTube video by Trans Matters Worldwide

www.youtube.com

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jun 13

🎬 Dear Wes / part 1: the pledge
A new documentary about trans youth and the people fighting their cause.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=06bu...

Dear Wes... part 1 / the pledge - Trans Positive Documentary

YouTube video by Trans Matters Worldwide

www.youtube.com

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · Jun 11

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride season is going to be charged with a palpable anger, passion and vigour that is unparalleled to recent years.

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/

This Pride Month is going to be unparalleled to any in recent years

Charged with a palpable anger, passion and a vigour that is unparalleled and unlike any in recent years

www.wearequeeraf.com

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LGB With The T @lgbwiththet.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔥 'What it feels like for a girl' 🔥

The new drama on BBC based on the true lift story of Paris Lees, is an absolute triumph.

I laughed, I cried, I shouted at the TV, I binged the whole lot in one go.....

There's only one down side to the whole thing...

It ends.

Three characters from BBC drama 'What it feels like for a girl'

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · May 26

MASS LOBBY AGAINST EHRC GUIDANCE

Trans+ people and allies - join us in Parliament on the 25th June

Register and find more information on our website: transsolidarityalliance.com

WHAT IS A MASS LOBBY?

A mass lobby is when a group of people contact their MP or contact members of the House of Lords and arrange to meet them in parliament on the same day and at the same time.

It's a great way of making it clear to parliamentarians that their constituents (or in the case of the House of Lords, UK citizens) are passionate about an issue, and is an effective way of encouraging them to take action.

WE WILL BE RELEASING INFORMATION PACKS

TRANS+ OR ALLY WE NEED YOU!

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has produced a draft code of guidance to the Equality Act that - if implemented - will have a devastating impact on the day to day lives of trans+ people in the UK, excluding them from settings ranging from specialist support services to gym changing rooms and toilets.

We need our parliamentarians to step up and speak out NOW to prevent this draft guidance becoming law.

Join us on 25th June you can register via our website www.transsolidarityalliance.com

REGISTER TO COME!

Let's demand better for Trans+ people in the UK!

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jun 10

🗓 Saturday 14th June
🕛 Midday to 5PM
📍 Abbey Grounds, Cirencester

Come along for a safe, welcoming space created by and for the trans community – with resources, conversation, creativity, and support.

#PrideInCirencester #TransZone #Pride2025 #SafeSpacesMatter

Pride in Cirencester

Trans* Information Zone

Saturday 14th June 2025
12:00 to 17:00
Abbey Grounds, Cirencester

Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jun 3

💘 Guys Seeking Guys – Speed Dating! 💘
Ready to meet someone new? Join us for a night of quick connections and queer chemistry at Our House Bar, Gloucester!

(Trans Inclusive)

www.eventbrite.com/e/guys-seeki...

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Jun 3

💘 Ready to meet your match? 💘
Join us for WLW Speed Dating — a fun, flirty evening for women who love women to connect, laugh, and maybe even fall in love 👀💕

(Trans Inclusive)

www.eventbrite.com/e/wlw-speed-...

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · May 20

Speaking of the EHRC draft code of conduct consultation.

We hear Baroness Falkner is on a deadline to get the guidance done. And there may be some interesting consequences for her if it gets delayed

one thing we hear is that when you write your response. Don't submit it on the first week...

What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · May 20

The EHRC's Daft Update Drivel | What The Trans | E130

Listen to the Full Episode: whatthetrans.com/ep130/

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · May 20

The EHRC has opened its consultation on updates to their Statutory Code of Practice following the Supreme Court judgment last month.

We're wading through it as we speak - look out for info from us and partners on responding once we've had a chance to digest it all - we'll share it as soon as we can

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Aberdeen Trans Action @abztranaction.bsky.social · May 20

Following advice from @whatthetrans.com it's best to submit your response to the consultation in the final week before the dealineat 11:59pm on 30 June 2025. Please start your application before then as it is a long consultation.

@transactualuk.bsky.social will have form guidance available soon.

EHRC Consultation Now Open
Fll in the survey. to provide feedback for this consultation.
If you are unable to complete this survey, you can request a reasonable adjustment by:
emailing correspondence@equalityhumanrights.com
phoning 0161 829 8100
This consultation opened on 20 May 2025 and will close at 11:59pm on 30 June 2025.

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · May 16

Can we get a repost please @whatthetrans.com :-)

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · May 15

🏳️‍⚧️ Join Us and March with Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️

We are calling on all allies, friends, and community members to stand up, show up, and speak out for trans rights!

📅 Saturday, 17th May
🕥 Meet at 10:30 AM
📍 John Lewis and Partners, High Street, Cheltenham

#MarchWithPride #GloucestershirePride #ProtectTransLives

Pride in Cheltenham
March with us at Pride.

Gather Outside John Lewis and Partners, High Street
Meet from 10:30AM
Depart at 11:15AM
Arrive at Pride in Cheltenham
at 12:00PM.

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · Apr 28

NHS England guidance has instructed GPs to refuse any care that supports under 18s to receive gender affirming care like puberty blockers and hormones👇

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/nhs-england-tells-gps-to-refuse-blood-tests-to-some-trans-children-and-refer-parents-to-safeguarding/

NHS England tells GPs to refuse blood tests to some trans children and refer parents to safeguarding

NHS England guidance has instructed GPs to refuse any care that supports under 18s to receive gender affirming care like puberty blockers and hormones.

www.wearequeeraf.com

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Equality Amplified @equalityamplified.org.uk · Apr 27

📣 New blog 📣
We Will Rise Higher: Yesterday’s Trans Rights Protest Marks the Start of a New Fight
Yesterday, we attended @transinglos.org.uk Trans Liberation Protest. The message was clear: We will not be silenced, we will rise higher and change the world
www.equalityamplified.org.uk/blog/we-will...

We Will Rise Higher: Yesterday’s Trans Rights Protest Marks the Start of a New Fight — Equality Amplified

Saturday 26th April, the heart of Gloucestershire beat stronger than ever as over 500 people gathered across two powerful hours in Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, for a static protest in defence of tran...

www.equalityamplified.org.uk

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Apr 24

✊ It’s time to show up. Speak out. Be seen. Be loud. ✊
Join us this Saturday, 26th April for a peaceful but powerful protest in Cheltenham. Let’s flood the media with voices, banners, and unity.

🕑 WHEN: Saturday 26th April – 2PM to 4PM
📍 WHERE: Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham

Trans Liberation Protest Cheltenham.

Saturday 26th April

2PM at Imperial Gardens

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Apr 21

Following on from the country-wide events we saw at the weekend, there is now a Trans* Liberation Protest planned in Cheltenham

Saturday 26th April at 2PM in Imperial Gardens
(rb.gy/hw1sq6).

Trans Liberation Protest Cheltenham

Saturday 26th April 2PM at Imperial Gardens

Peaceful Protest

Let Trans Voices Speak, We're not going anywhere

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Theresa Davis @helresa.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨 URGENT: Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm – Stand for Trans Rights

feministgenderequality.network/urgent-parli...

URGENT: Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm– Stand for Trans Rights - Feminist Gender Equality Network

🚨 URGENT: Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm– Stand for Trans Rights This Saturday at 1:00 p.m in Parliament Square, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following todays Supr...

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Trans Radio UK @transradiouk.com · Apr 17

📢Protest
Static demo
Sat 26 Apr | 1PM
St Helen’s Square, York

This event is organised by York LGBT forum
We're deeply disappointed by today's Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" by biological sex.

York Trans Rights Protest
Protesting the April 16th UK Supreme Court ruling excluding trans people from protection against gender discrimination. St Helens Square, Saturday 26 April, 1pm. Allies welcome and encouraged

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